Weed Eater VIP HDF550A - Page 15

TO REPLACE V-BELTS (See Figs. 20 and 21)
Replace V-belts if they have stretched considerably or if
they show cracks or frayed edges. There are two (2) V-
belts - forward (inside) and reverse (outside).
Belt guard must be removed to service belts. See ‘TO
REMOVE BELT GUARD” in this section of manual.
NOTE: Observe carefully routing of both belts and location
of ail belt guides before removing belts.
BELT REMOVAL
» Remove reverse idler pulley from idler arm.
® Remove reverse (outside) V-belt.
• Remove forward (inside) V-be!t from transmission pul¬
ley first and then from engine pulley.
BELT REPLACEMENT
• Install new forward (inside) V-beit to engine pulley first
then to transmission pulley. Be sure belt is positioned
on inside groove of both pulleys, inside ail belt guides
and rests on idler pulley.
• Before installing reverse (outside) V-belt, turn belt
“inside out”. Twist so wide, flat surface of belt is to
inside.
• Wrap V-beit around reverse idler pulley and reas¬
semble idler to idler arm. Tighten securely. Be sure
belt is between reverse idler pulley and idler arm pin.
• Install belt to outside groove of transmission pulley. Be
sure belt is inside all belt guides and rests on outside
groove of engine pulley.
CHECK TINE OPERATION
• See ‘TINE OPERATION CHECK” in this section of
manual.
REPLACE BELT GUARD
FIG. 21